He’s sidelined through the All-Star break but should return soon after. As a Marcum owner, I’m a little concerned but nowhere near panic mode. He’s reportedly made steady progress since feeling soreness about a week ago.

Hi, guys–
I guess I have a closer pitch or ditch question for you. With Cashner still having just RP eligibility in my league, I have to bench one of my three closers (we have two RP spots and one neutral “P” spot that I use for a third closer) on Tuesday. Obviously, save chances are a total crap shoot, but who would you leave on the bench: Bobby Parnell (vs. Philadelphia), Addison Reed (vs. Texas) or Tom Wilhelmsen (vs. Baltimore)? Thanks for your thoughts!

Can I be in this league? How in the world are all three of these guys available, particularly Santana? I’d try to pick up one of them without dropping Napoli and just bench Napoli until he gets his act together. Maybe add the red-hot Perez and ride him for awhile.

Hey 411, I’ve asked around the league about possible trades for my Ryan Braun ($37) and the best so far has been Bruce ($18). But now the owner of Stanton ($16) has said that he would do Stanton for Braun, does that deal replace the Bruce offer in the keeper league I’m in?
Thanks

Cover up the name man, guy’s been absolutely abysmal for a long time now. His numbers are atrocious, it’s not just bad luck, he’s walking a ton of guys and getting hammered. I’d bench him for now in deep formats but wouldn’t be opposed to cutting him in shallower ones.

Hey Big Z, more catcher platoon questions im afraid :) . Haven’t had any luck trading Salty and it’s only a 10 teamer so not sure I will (OBP, 1 C league). So do you think it’s worth continuing to ride the hot bat, or would you be willing to drop Salty if you needed help elsewhere (chasing saves)?

Also thoughts on my trade I made over the weekend (needed speed and a 2B, had power): Get: J Altuve ($3) and N Castellanos (Prospect) FOR A Dunn ($3) and T May (Prospect). Dunn’s season is on the verge of capsizing right now so hoping I jumped ship at the right time, solid deal?

Is this the league where you have Wieters as well? If that’s the case, I’d first see what I could get for Wieters. I’d rather not drop Salty but if you have to you have to. I’m not completely opposed to it.

I’d still rather have Wieters than Salty but if you can get something meaningful for Wieters in a trade, I’d have no problem taking the small downgrade. And yes, I think Salty’s a top-12 if not top-10 catcher, so he’s definitely an acceptable starting option.

I needed a 2B bad as Jemile Weeks has been terrible and needed more power also (had lots of speed), so what better than the best hitter in baseball recently (Cano, don’t ya know). Latos seems to have figured things out big time, and I think Bauer’s iffy control will lead to growing pains this year, reckon Clippard would keep the job once Storen’s back? Pained me giving away Trout but I think it’s worth it.

One more question Zach, been offered Strasburg for Tulo in a 16 team H2H.

Do you think Davey will keep his word and cap Stras, even in a playoff hunt? It’s a tough one to know, obviously I’ll need them for my H2H playoffs. Tulo will probably help me a load in my playoff, but if I can have Stras from now and including the playoffs, maybe its better?

Pass. I’m really believing the Nats about the Strasburg innings cap so if you’re looking for a pitcher to help in your fantasy playoffs, he’s not a guy I’d target. Tulo is historically a ridiculously good second half player, so as long as he doesn’t suffer an injury setback, I think he’ll give you more value down the stretch.

@mlbstufantasy411 – thanks for the feedback. Would you considered blackely a matchup guy only at this point as well? Also out of these 6 which would u pick as your (3)outfielders and (2)utility – Melky Cabrera, Harper, Plouffe, AJ Pierzynski, Miguel Montero, & Travis Hafner

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